What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Clinician (LSW/LAC) position at New Brunswick Counseling Center?
New Brunswick Counseling Center (NBCC) is a CARF-accredited, nonprofit provider of outpatient substance use and mental health services. We deliver respectful, high-quality care that supports recovery and wellness across our communities.
We’re hiring a Part-Time Licensed Clinician (LSW or LAC) to support our Behavioral Health program across our Burlington (Mount Holly) and New Brunswick locations. This is a great opportunity for a clinician who values trauma-informed, culturally responsive, person-centered care and wants to do meaningful work in a supportive team environment.
Our Care Philosophy
At NBCC, we believe healing happens when people feel safe, heard, and respected. We use a trauma-informed approach that emphasizes:
- Emotional and physical safety
- Choice and shared decision-making
- Strengths-based goal setting
- Cultural humility and responsive care
- Collaboration and transparency
What You’ll Do
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments for mental health and substance use needs
- Develop person-centered treatment plans in partnership with clients
- Provide individual and group counseling (in-person and telehealth)
- Use evidence-informed practices (e.g., MI, CBT/DBT-informed skills, relapse prevention, coping skills) as appropriate
- Support clients with stress management, emotional regulation, recovery supports, and community resources
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and strengthen outcomes
- Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the EMR in accordance with program standards and compliance requirements
What We’re Looking For
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field (accredited program)
- Active New Jersey licensure: LSW or LAC (required)
- Commitment to trauma-informed and culturally responsive care
- Strong clinical judgment, boundaries, and professionalism
- Comfortable managing a caseload independently while working collaboratively
- Proficiency with EMRs and basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Preferred (not required):
- Experience in outpatient behavioral health, SUD treatment, co-occurring disorders, MAT/OTP settings, or community mental health
- Group facilitation experience
- Bilingual skills (Spanish/other languages)
Benefits & Perks
- Sick time (PTO)
- Employer-contributed 401(k)
- Ongoing professional development (Relias training)
- Structured clinical supervision toward licensure supportive peer consultation
- Flexible hybrid schedule to support work-life balance
Location & Schedule
- Positions available at Burlington (Mount Holly) and New Brunswick
- Part-time with flexible scheduling; mix of in-person and telehealth based on program needs